mid-rise

adjective

ˈmid-ˌrīz 

-ˈrīz

: being approximately 5 to 10 stories high

mid-rise condominiums

Examples of mid-rise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These jeans are available in three washes—a deep blue, medium blue, and light blue—with a mid-rise fit that is comfortable enough for everyday wear. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

The relaxed straight-leg cut provides some breathing room without looking oversized, while the mid-rise waist offers a comfortable alternative to a higher waistband. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

For bottoms, Levi’s and Sacai offer the Belted Wide Pants, a loose, mid-rise fit in continued selvedge indigo fabric, finished with Sacai’s specialty buttons at the belt loops and a matching denim belt. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

These chinos from Aritzia feature a similar mid-rise, straight-leg fit. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above